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15/10/2026

This image from shows the annual Etheldreda’s Day procession at in 1913.

Our Founder, Nathaniel Woodard, wanted the distinguished scholar Henry Liddon to lead the ceremony consecrating , but 17 October 1865 was the only day he could travel to Sussex. A look at the church calendar revealed it was the day one of the first female saints had been enshrined in Ely Cathedral.

Etheldreda was an Anglo-Saxon princess and devout Christian who became Abbess of Ely in the 7th century. As no other school had adopted her, she became the patron of our Chapel, and we still celebrate her on the Sunday nearest 17 October each year, which this year falls on 18 October.

14/10/2026

A personal invitation from Eagle House 🦅

Eagle Housemaster, Adam Hopcroft, has a message for every Eagle, past and present. Seventy years of the House means seventy years of memories, and we’d love you to come back and share yours.

Tour the House, hear from Adam and one of Eagle’s very first House Captains, Rodney Battey, and meet the current Head of House. Whether you left last year or many decades ago, there’s a place for you at the celebration.

🔗 Sign up via the link in our bio

09/10/2026

Taking a step back in time this week. This is the oldest photograph of Red Cross House we’ve found in the , a group photo of its members taken in 1895.

A small technicality: back then, didn’t call them houses at all. They were known as Dormitories.

More than 130 years later, Red Cross is still going strong. Does your own house photo look anything like this one? Tell us in the comments.

05/10/2026

🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 Foundation Burns Night 2027 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

After a sell-out evening this year, we're delighted to bring Burns Night back for Hurst parents in January.

Join us to celebrate the life and legacy of Robert Burns with a sparkling drinks reception, a traditional three-course Scottish dinner with w**e, and a Ceilidh band the Evening Standard named "the finest Ceilidh band" to keep you dancing until late 💃🕺

We're keeping numbers to 140 this year, so there's even more room on the dance floor.

🗓 Saturday 23 January 2027, 6pm to 11.30pm
📍 The Dining Hall, Hurstpierpoint College
🎟 £80 per person (drinks reception, dinner and w**e included, plus a cash bar)
👔 Black tie, with an optional touch of tartan

Tables of 10 are welcome, and do let us know about any dietary requirements when you book. Bookings close on 8 January 2027, with a waiting list once we sell out.

This is an adults-only evening.

Book via the link in our bio.

02/10/2026

🕯️ Carols by Candlelight - Sunday 13 December🕯️

All OJs, former and current parents and current and former staff, along with friends and family, are warmly invited back to Hurst this December for our Carols by Candlelight service and festive drinks reception.

A firm favourite in the Foundation calendar, it's the perfect way to reconnect with the Hurst community, sing some carols and share a glass of something warming as the year draws to a close. ✨

📍 Hurstpierpoint College
🥂 16:45 to 18:00: Festive drinks and mince pies
🎶 18:00 to 19:00: Carol service led by the Hurst College choir

This is a free event, but tickets are required, so please book your place via the link in our bio. 🎟️

Any questions? Email us at [email protected]

01/10/2026

1903, meet 2026.

This remarkably clear photograph from@hurstarchives captures an Edwardian garden party on the lawns of , held to celebrate the 50th Jubilee of the opening of the College buildings on this very site.

Over 120 years later, the view is wonderfully familiar. Some traditions never change, and tea and cakes on the lawns is one of them (thank you, ).

Swipe through to see then and now, side by side. OJs, do you recognise the spot?

28/09/2026

Foundation@Home is back this Saturday! 🏉

Join us on the touchline on Saturday 3 October as our Boys' U18A Rugby team take on Campion School, with kick off at 11.30am.

Our gazebo will be serving refreshments and treats throughout the match, so come along, catch up with old friends, and cheer on the current generation of Hurst pupils. OJs, parents, former parents and friends of the College are all welcome.

RSVP and questions to [email protected] 📩

25/09/2026

Last night, OJs studying in Bristol came together for Hurst@Uni, an evening of catching up, reconnecting, and celebrating all things Hurst. Huge thanks to Rob Kift for hosting, and to everyone who came along to share stories and swap updates on each other's journeys.

Hurst@Uni events bring our OJs together at universities across the UK, with familiar faces from Hurst Staff joining the fun too.

Keep an eye out for the next one near you.

24/09/2026

Michaelmas Term is well underway and lessons are back in full swing.

For , we're heading back more than a century with this wonderful photo from , showing Biology Master R J Wood (1903–13) teaching a Biology lesson in the Upper School. 🔬

Did you have a favourite science teacher during your time at Hurst? Tell us in the comments 👇

23/09/2026

🏆 What an incredible achievement for Reece! 🐎

Earlier this month, Reece was selected as the fifth rider for the U21 Young Rider GB team, competing in Peelbergen from 8th to 13th September.

Reece started riding at just 5 years old, a passion sparked by a friendship with a fellow pupil whose parents worked in the equine industry. That early spark grew into real dedication, and it's clearly paid off.

Representing Great Britain on the international stage is no small feat. We're so proud of Reece and everything he's achieved. Here's to what comes next!

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